Chapter 25

Inside the ivory chapel, Laura's wedding gown swept elegantly over the rose petals scattered along the crimson aisle. When Noah slipped the ring onto her finger, his thumb paused deliberately on the faint mark where another ring had once rested. The diamond on the ring was enormous—almost absurd in its brilliance. Gasps of awe rose from the guests, followed by murmurs of praise for the Greene family's generosity and wealth. Only one man in the far corner remained silent, his hand clenched tightly around a velvet box. It was what Dexter had sent. … "Mr. Dawson?" By the champagne tower, Laura's voice pulled Jasper out of his thoughts. She had already removed her veil and greeted him with calm confidence. "What brings you here? Did Dexter send you?" After giving her a long, hard look, Jasper took a gift-wrapped box from inside his coat. "Mr. Gardner mentioned that no matter what, he wanted you to have this." His voice faltered. "He doesn't have much time left…" Laura lifted the l